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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Queen Consort.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose penmanship was better when Louis and Antoinette signed their marriage contract?
(a) Louis'.
(b) Both Louis and Antoinette had equally beautiful penmanship.
(c) Antoinette's.
(d) Neither child know how to sign their own names.

2. According to popular rumors of the time, what was the true definition of the parties Antoinette privately hosted in the palace?
(a) Prayer meetings.
(b) Orgies.
(c) Poker nights.
(d) Binges.

3. What country was Louis XVI from?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

4. Which of the following vices did Antoinette fall into during the time she was not interested in producing an heir?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Biting her nails.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Gambling.

5. Who did Louis XVI banish from court in one of his first moves as king?
(a) All peasants.
(b) Count Axe Ferson.
(c) His mother.
(d) The king's consort.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following fashion trends was popular when Antoinette arrived in the French court?

2. Which of the following adjectives did Joseph use to describe Antoinette when he first came to visit her after her marriage to Louis XVI?

3. Which of his relatives was Louis XVI closest to?

4. Which of her children did Maria Teresa share a birthday with?

5. Which of the following women accused Antoinette of having inappropriately lewd relationships with her female friends?

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